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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.15, 1,706.06 and 396.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.15, 1,706.06 and 396.76 is: 595.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.15 : 1,706.06 = 396.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.15/1,706.06 = 396.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.15x = 1,706.06 × 396.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.15x = 676,896.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,896.37/1,137.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.26

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